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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

36 students earned Geology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 148th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

Geology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a geology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 5,830 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $104,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

An average student at MIT will pay a net price of $16,407. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $112,623 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,858 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 16% $115,380
Geoscientists 15% $81,180
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geology.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Physics 237
Chemistry 222
Astronomy & Astrophysics 37
Materials Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 5

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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